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Maria da Sé Historic House

3.0 star property

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City Studio, Balcony | Balcony view
Property entrance
Terrace/patio
Point of interest
1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Rua da Bainharia, 74 - 76, Porto, Porto, 4050-082
  • Place, Porto Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ribeira Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dom Luis I Bridge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Superior Double Room, Balcony

  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Superior Double Room, Balcony

  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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City Studio, Balcony | Balcony view

City Studio, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Maria da Sé Historic House

Baroque guesthouse in Porto
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this smoke-free guesthouse has a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and express check-in are onsite.
Maria da Sé Historic House offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and blackout drapes/curtains. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Porto guesthouse provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

During your stay at Maria da Sé Historic House, you're just a quick walk from Porto Cathedral. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception, plus breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from Porto Cathedral and 4 minutes by foot from Ribeira Square
  • Airport and beach shuttle service available for a fee
A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Maria da Sé Historic House.

This Baroque Porto guesthouse is smoke free.

The guesthouse hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 13 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12.50 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Baroque architecture
  • Built in 1814
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 12.50 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 13 per day (1312 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Maria da Sé Historic House offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. The host will greet guests on arrival.
Property Registration Number 64308/AL

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Maria Muralha Historic House Guesthouse Porto
Maria Muralha Historic House Guesthouse
Maria Muralha Historic House Porto
ia Muralha Historic House o
Maria Da Se Historic House
Maria Muralha Historic House
Maria da Sé Historic House Porto
Maria da Sé Historic House Guesthouse
Maria da Sé Historic House Guesthouse Porto

Maria da Sé Historic House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Gary, Westminster

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is difficult to reach from a main road and one must walk up a very steep incline to reach the hotel which is poorly marked. No reception with difficulty in obtaining the entry codes. Then we were place at the very top room which had a very tight winding stairs without a handrail and was extremely difficult to lug a suitcase up. Next, my wife fell in the middle of the room because there is no safety markings for a step down in the center of the room. Overall, this accommodation was way overpriced for the facility it provided.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is amazing, there was a lot to see within walking distance. The room was modern and nicely decorated but there was a lack of shelving in the bathroom (turns out the mirror is a medicine cabinet) and also, there wasn’t really a place to put luggage; I would have preferred that the single chair was replaced with a luggage rack. I was not able to get the AC working when we checked in but Maria came to the room upon check out and it seemed to be working fine then. And the toilet seat was broken which seems to be a theme in Portugal. Overall, I would stay here again. Check in/out was easy and the staff were friendly. Welcome desserts and port wine were a nice surprise!
Welcome desserts and Port wine
Room 1, deluxe double room
Room 1, deluxe double room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property makes creative use of its small space in the historic area. We enjoyed our balcony view of the city from our studio. Fresh and new inside with a Roman wall in the back. Staff is wonderful and genuinely helpful. Breakfast is good too. But do not plan to drive or park there. The road is very narrow. We left our car at a nearby parking garage. Wonderful location in the walkable historic district near the river.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

SUSANNE

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry-Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very comfortable stay. The historical house is very well kept and our room was clean. It is well located near the Cathedral and within walking distance of the waterfront. Marta, the host and our staff contact there, was most helpful, patient, gracious, and welcoming. She contacted us ahead of time more than once and sent us clear directions to the house from the train station via local train. We had an unexpected medical situation arise while there and she both advised us and made several calls on our behalf. The care and attention the staff gives their guests is rare. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts are incredibly nice, friendly and helpful. The breakfast is excellent. The location is perfect for walking around Porto and Gaia.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly staff,very good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent central location in city centre approx 5 mins from nearest metro stop. Clean and modern. Our room was small but had everything we needed for our 3 night stay. Welcome from Marta was above and beyond expectations. Not only did she introduce us to the guesthouse but supplied us with a drink of port and pastel da nata when we arrived ! she gave us an intro to the city highlights , supplied us with a map and even booked boat trip, tuk tuk ride and port cellar tour for us . She answered our questions during our stay in a friendly and efficient way. She is a great asset to her employer and the questhouse. Overall we could not have wanted more from our stay at this guesthouse and would fully recommend it for a short city break to Porto.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful host

We had an absolutely amazing stay! Maria is a wonderful host and was not only welcoming but also very helpful in making our trip to Porto so fantastic. The location was great and walking distance to everything including many nearby restaurants. We would definitely recommend this hotel!
View from our terrace
View from our terrace
Comfortable studio accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Salim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s all about location and this house was perfect. The host Maria was engaging and very knowledgeable about the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

A lovely place to stay in Porto. So convenient for the Cathedral and the river. Marta could not have been more helpful; booking parking in advance, offering invaluable advice on restaurants, sightseeing, transport etc. She helped us with luggage (we had a lot, as we are on the road for a month) and with laundry too. She even went to the trouble of researching our onward travel on our behalf.I cannot recommend this place more highly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room, bathroom, for 1 or 2 people enough. Great location, in a historic area, very close to train station, old city and new!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Location and Warm Welcome

I had a wonderful stay! I was greeted warmly with port and a pastry and provided with information about what too see and do around town. Everyone was so lovely and nice and the accommodations were exactly what I was looking for! Very charming place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
personal attention, made me feel at home, modern though the bathroom is small (on fairness the room that I rented stated the bathroom was small). I really enjoyed the room, the staff, the location, everything was great. Just ensure you have the right map on how to reach the hotel prior to arrive (google maps dont help :) because do not show the irregularities of the terrain, nest way to get there is through the large avenue in front of the train station. Highly recommend the place if you are traveling light (as most boutique places, there is no lift).
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. Delicious breakfast. Good location. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb clean and quiet guesthouse in the centre!

Great location near the front and all major attractions. Beautiful, clean guest house with great views and terrace over rooftops on top floor penthouse. Facilities to cook in if required but great voice of restaurants and cafes locally. The metro station is also round the corner. Greeted with Portuguese tarts and port and given lots of information and greeted with a smile and warmth. If you don’t like hotels and want to stay somewhere authentic with all modern facilities this is for you. Breakfast included in a vegetarian restaurant across the road. No veggies but no problem for us 👍
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent condition of room and interior; perfect location; dedicated and friendly owner and staff Note that there is no lift and, given that the Ribeira district itself is extremely hilly, you should like, or at least tolerate, some additional exercise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitality, warmth, and generosity. Feel like at home. It unique and special. This hotel is excellent in many ways. Will stay here definitely when come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and attention, really comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two days in Porto

This lovely guesthouse is close to everything. Our hostess was equally lovely and helped us with navigation and ideas for things to do. We thoroughly enjoyed our brief stay in Porto.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019